Florence Isaacs's Blog – March 2012 Archive (1)

Q. A couple who were very close friends did not attend my husband’s funeral because they were booked for a vacation in Hawaii. The flight left the day before the service and the package was nonrefundable. Part of me understands their choice, but another part feels angry that they didn’t change their plans regardless. What are your thoughts?

This is a complicated situation, involving a mix of expectations, practical considerations, values and priorities, and…